College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2026-04-28 12:32:44
Major
Nursing
Honors Course
NURS 480
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
This honors project aims to critically examine the evidence-based practice use of antipyretics in fever management, questioning whether suppressing fever is truly in the patient's best interests and if it benefits patient outcomes. Grounded in nursing, past nursing courses, and emerging research, this project aims to answer the following PICOT question: In febrile patients, how does withholding, or not administering, antipyretics compared to administering antipyretics affect patient outcomes during hospitalization? Through a literature review, this project will analyze studies from databases like PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on outcomes like recovery time, symptom severity, complications, and mortality. Using the PRISMA method, studies involving low-to-moderate-grade fevers in differing populations will be assessed for quality and relevance to the study. The final product will be a formal literature review that will be submitted to the Williams Honors College, accompanied by visual poster presentations. This project will not only deepen the team's understanding of immunology and evidence-based practice but also enhance critical thinking and research literacy skills.
Research Sponsor
Diane Brown
First Reader
Carrie Wissmar
Second Reader
Timothy Meyers
Honors Faculty Advisor
Lori Kidd
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Community Engaged Scholarship
No
Recommended Citation
Teodosio, Nico and Harris, Brynley, "To Treat or Not to Treat: Evaluating Antipyretic Use and Patient Outcomes in Febrile Care" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2119.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2119